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. 2024 Mar 21;11(1):e001308. doi: 10.1136/bmjgast-2023-001308

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Routine laboratory and instrumental investigations required prior to elective transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement across institutions in Australia (current practice). *Other investigations included liver biopsy for selected cases and oesophagogastroscopy (upper endoscopy). Liver scan, also known as transient elastography, is carried using non-invasive device known as FibroScan (Echosens, France). AFP, alpha-fetoprotein; CBC, complete blood count; CRP, C reactive protein; EUC, electrolytes, urea, and creatinine; LFT, liver function test.